i had the same thing on mind.. had a long list of cars.. but the mini was always the 1st on the list.. a mustang is cool too.. but do you want the car for fun? if yes then mini for sure.. its not just about the mini.. its about the whole experience.. by ordering you customized car and wait for it and ahhh cant wait till it arrives.. go for the mini :D and an S for sure

 

I like the look of the new Mustang and think Ford did a bang-up job on the looks. I wanted one badly as I owned a 67 2+2 when I was in high school and loved it.

Then I started digging. The new Mustang handles badly as far as I am concerned. Then I looked at the engine options. Ok,..get ready. 4 liter V-6 with only 160HP?!?!?! WTF!?!?!?! A damn truck engine!! It pissed me off so much I vowed to never buy another Ford as long as I live.

The original concept with the Mustang was to be a fun, economical car to drive/own. Of course, you could also drop tons of horsepower into them, which was really cool. Now,..this base engine they offer sucks. It is not economical. It has no power. The only way you can get more power is to start with the V8 and there goes the gas mileage.

For the price of the GT500, you can buy two Mini's. And the GT500 still handles like a pig. To say I am disappointed in the execution of the Mustang would be an understatement.

 

Comparing a Mustang GT and MCS is like comparing tennis to golf. In order to avoid the wrath of golfing fans, I'll stop with that.

I would not be at all disappointed in the execution of the Mustang. It's the stays that disappoint me. (Re: Skuzzy's post).

 

Thanks for the opinions guys. Here's a bit of info on where I'm coming from-
I drive under 10K miles a year, so the MPG is still a big factor but not quite as big as if I had a 50 mile drive each day. I live in Sarasota, Florida, so winter driving conditions are not a factor. Rain in the summer is about it for weather. Unfortunately, nice twisty roads are a bit hard to find around here. Our best mountain road is the one around the landfill at the dump. My current car is a 2000 Mercury Cougar that I've had for over 7 years. It's been a good car, but either the Mini or Mustang will be a nice step up. That's about it I suppose. Thanks again, happy motoring!

 

If you lived in a place where every road was straight and ran for miles, then go with the mustang. Otherwise, the thrills, the MPG, the value, go with the MCS. And, don't forget the JCW Stage 1 kit is due in July!

 

I was disappointed with every mustang since the 66 GT I owned. I also had a 66 with the in-line 6. That was a nice economical engine that ran like a sewing machine. I'd love to have either of those cars back.

 

'66 Red on Red with the straight six, 3 on the floor, and factory air. She was beautiful and slow as molases- but she had character! Can't say that for the new ones imho (unlike the mini)

 

I have had two Mustangs ... An original 65 and a 302. Both pieces of junk (IMO).

 

Can you afford BOTH?

 

Both...? Unfortunately not. But Nice pic!

 

+1...I LOVE tennis!!! Only sport I like/play

Good one LynnEl

 

Know what I like about my MCS? Women are attracted to it, and, I think more importantly, they don't feel intimidated by it. They walk right over and start conversation (not something I'm used to). I've never owned a car that got this much attention from people I don't know (yet).

Beyond that:

. Mine's averaging 33 mpg.

. These cars hold their value better than about any other car.

. It's really fun to drive. It puts a smile on my face even when driving around town taking care of routine tasks.

. This may sound funny but people seem to show an unusually high a level of respect for this car as opposed to other European sports sedans I've owned. It makes me think of the differences I see when walking into an establishment wearing a suit or sportcoat and tie and then on another day wearing Levis and a Polo Shirt.

One final thought, I think people in general see Mustang drivers in a different light than they see Mini Cooper drivers. When you see these cars on the road which can you best relate to?

 

Had a 1972 Grande Mustang. What a pig!

There is no comparision between Mustang and MINI. MINI is twice the automobile that Mustang is.

 

nm

 

If you knew what the original 65 was worth in primo condition you wouldn't call it a piece of junk.

 

I rented a Mustang (plain Jane) recently. Not as much fun on a windy road I "test" on. Also felt like I was sitting in a bathtub.

 

If you like the Mustang's interior, and can afford it I think the ROuch package is nearing best of both worlds. But it is M3 Money.

I mad ethe choice between Camaro and MINI, I chose corners and lower ins. rates.

 

I think the new GTs are very sexy cars, especially when tastefully modified. I've seen a few around that really catch my eye, and I'm sure they're a lot of fun in a straight line. However, I've never really liked the fit and finish of mustangs, and, having driven a few, just didn't feel connected to the car when I drove them. The answer for me is obvious, the mini beats the mustang in all aspects but acceleration in my eyes.

 

I'm new to this forum, as I just ordered a Cooper S today. However, I do own a 2006 Zo6 Corvette. Remember: there is no replacement for displacement! However, if your looking for a fun everyday driver, buy the MINI!

 

Mustang:
pro's
- straight line power
- cheap
con's
- straight line power
- cheap
- technological dinosaur
- huge depreciation
- fit and finish

Mini:
pro's
- all of the above posts
- cool factor
- no brainer
con's
- more and more people catching the wave

 

In Hawaii everyone automatically thinks "tourist" and "rental car"

 

I had a 1987 Saleen for a while and loved it. It ate through tires quickley, though, and attacted a lot of unwanted attention. None of which was good for my college student budget. It was also useless in snow and scary in the wet!

The new Mustang is the first body style in years that I've actually really liked. When I saw the spy shots a number of years back I told my wife we would be getting another Saleen when they came out. That was of course before driving the MINI at PIR in 2003. My job seems to attract gearheads who predominately gravitate towards large displacement straight-line fast cars and I was one of them. After the MINI on the track though, the mustang became a distant memory.

Where I'm at in Washington, the MINI is not a very common car. You see them from time-to-time, but due to the limited dealer network in the Pacific Northwest, you really have to WANT an MINI to own one. On the other hand, there are two dealers less than 10 miles from my house that sell Saleen Mustangs. Both have more than 60 on the lot (and that's not counting stock & GT's, JUST SALEENS!). There as common as rain around here now. Two of my coworkers have them (A GT and a Saleen). There not bad, just kind of boring IMO. Live in an are where the Ford Dealer doesn't sell Saleens and there are three MINI dealerships in a 50 mile radius and that might change. Who knows.

I don't have any regrets buying the MINI.

 

Just out of curiousity; what are the people on the mustang forum saying?

 

I would guess nothing anybody here wants to hear.

 

+1. Gas is not gonna get cheaper.